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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.93, 370.90 and 180.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.93, 370.90 and 180.42 is: 248.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.93 : 370.90 = 180.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.93/370.90 = 180.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.93x = 370.90 × 180.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.93x = 66,919.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,919.39/268.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.84

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